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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Fred VanVleet |
| PG | Spencer Dinwiddie |
| SG | Klay Thompson |
| SG | D’Angelo Russell |
| SF | Will Barton |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | Paul Millsap |
| PF | Tobias Harris |
| C | DeMarcus Cousins |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 301.41 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PHI | $9,900 | 44.34 | 4.48 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 44.11 | 4.50 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 35.80 | 4.59 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 34.97 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $4,900 | 24.81 | 5.06 |
| Patrick Beverley | LAC | $5,400 | 25.59 | 4.74 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $5,100 | 23.64 | 4.64 |
| Kyle Lowry | TOR | $7,800 | 35.80 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,300 | 43.04 | 5.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAS | $8,600 | 39.03 | 4.54 |
| Jimmy Butler | PHI | $8,200 | 35.58 | 4.34 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,700 | 32.00 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,800 | 31.84 | 5.49 |
| Gary Harris | DEN | $4,200 | 21.94 | 5.22 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $8,300 | 43.04 | 5.19 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $6,700 | 32.00 | 4.78 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 45.39 | 4.73 |
| Kawhi Leonard | TOR | $9,300 | 44.56 | 4.79 |
| Danilo Gallinari | LAC | $7,500 | 35.35 | 4.71 |
| JJ Redick | PHI | $6,800 | 29.15 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Barton | DEN | $4,400 | 24.44 | 5.56 |
| DeMarre Carroll | BKN | $4,000 | 20.91 | 5.23 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $5,000 | 24.83 | 4.97 |
| Rudy Gay | SAS | $5,400 | 26.01 | 4.82 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | SAS | $8,500 | 41.74 | 4.91 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.07 | 5.01 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 33.94 | 4.92 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,700 | 33.51 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Millsap | DEN | $5,800 | 30.53 | 5.26 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,200 | 36.07 | 5.01 |
| Montrezl Harrell | LAC | $6,700 | 33.08 | 4.94 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,900 | 33.94 | 4.92 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 51.02 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,600 | 48.23 | 4.55 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $9,800 | 43.89 | 4.48 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,000 | 42.48 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Gasol | TOR | $6,000 | 28.56 | 4.76 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | GS | $9,000 | 42.48 | 4.72 |
| Jarrett Allen | BKN | $6,000 | 28.26 | 4.71 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 51.02 | 4.64 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.